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One point tonight I thought "sheesh, he's putting the afterburners on", then I saw Evans sprint past him

Is it just me or does he look like he's running fast, but he's actually moving relatively slow?

Yep thats the one - he also made a comment along the lines of Reporter: "Does it hurt that you conceded a goal that could have been prevented if it wasn't for a poor free kick?" Mings: "Most goals are preventable" Even though he was clearly annoyed, you can tell he won't just be pinning it on that one mistake that wasn't even his, and even so he probably thinks he could have done better himself. That is exactly what you need in any role, forget the praise and work on how to be even better!

I guess I just feel like him, felt like a loss! My bad haha

Haven't got a link, but he just looked pissed off and when Nyland was asked to give him the MOTM award he seemed even more annoyed with a half-hearted "Thanks".

Despite everybody thinking he did well, the fact we lost means he didn't even want his MOTM award, could tell in his interview how fuming he is. Type of attitude we need.

Would agree but Luiz and Nakamba were both switched off for the entire match, understand how you could blame Konsa but based on Luiz brain lapses all game it was just another mistake from him IMO.

Seeing Guilbert looking angry and shaking his head after the match gives me some hope, but it is clear there are players in our squad who just aren't up to the task. Mentally, technically? I don't know, but we definitely need improvements. Think Jack did a good job where/when he could, Nyland or Mings MOTM but even Hause/Guilbert/Konsa all did decent.

You cannot blame Dean Smith for what just happened

First time in a while I've had time to actually watch a game, what the hell is going on with our players? Piss poor

It was a question, not a statement. I agree I don't know whether or not the PL is too big for him just yet, it's too soon to tell, but so far I believe he underestimates a lot of in-game situations and hasn't got to grips with the level of opposition we now face.

Is the Premier League too big for Dean Smith?

And the relegation battle begins

Defending way too deep, brought it on ourselves. Errors from Mings and Engels for the goals.

Think Jack is wasted playing as a central midfielder, we need to utilise his dribbling and ability to draw defenders. Really can't see it being too long until he plays out wide.